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MV Empress luxury cruise ship arrives in Trinco (Pics)
India’s first luxury cruise ship to Sri Lanka – MV Empress of Cordelia cruises, reached Trincomalee today (June 08).
Eastern Province governor – Sentil Thodaman and a team of officials from the governor’s office, Eastern Commander of Naval Base, Deputy General of Police, and Assistant Superintendent of Police in the region had welcomed the vessel.
The Governor’s office notes that special arrangements have been scheduled for tourists to visit tourist sites in Trincomalee.
The MV Empress, which was flagged off on June 05 by the Indian Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways – Sarbananda Sonowala, initially arrived at Hambantota yesterday (June 07).
Following the visit to Trincomalee, the ship will also be visiting Kankesanthurai in Jaffna district, before heading back to Chennai.
